Celebrate classical piano repertoire in this weekend-long marathon featuring nine exceptional amateur pianists, of which four are on their way to the Eighth Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition in October 2022. The competition is hailed by the Boston Globe as “a celebration of music, and the people who have to make music no matter what.” The word amateur comes from the Latin word “amare,” which means doing something purely for the love of it and this Newport Classical special event highlights the importance of music making in everyday life. Whether you attend one, or all four performances, you will be treated to a wide array of exceptional pianists, who are also outstanding in their chosen fields.
This concert will begin with a special musical presentation in honor of the Ukrainian people featuring duos by violinist Misha Keylin and pianist and Board President Suzanna Laramee, and baritone and Director of Artistic Planning and Engagement Trevor Neal will perform the Ukrainian national anthem.
All proceeds from our upcoming Cliburn-Bound Piano Marathon will be donated to the World Health Organization’s Emergency Appeal for Ukraine. If you are unable to attend or would like to make an additional contribution directly to the WHO Emergency Appeal, please do so by visiting our fundraiser here.
Misha Keylin, violin
Trevor S. Neal, baritone
Suzanna Laramee, piano
Ken Iisaka, piano
PROGRAM:
VERBYTSKY State Anthem of Ukraine
MYROSLAV SKORYK Melody
MOZART Sonata in E minor, K. 304
i. Allegro
ii. Tempo di Menuetto
HAYDN Sonata in C Major No. 48, Hob. XVI/48
DEBUSSY Étude 1 pour les cinq doigts d’après Monsieur Czerny
ALBENIZ Iberia
Evocation
El Puerto
CHOPIN Trois Nouvelles Etudes
LYAPUNOV Transcendental Etude No. 10, Op. 11, Lezghinka
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RAVEL Prelude
CHOPIN Mazurka No.4, Op.17
CHOPIN Mazurka No.2, Op.24
CHOPIN Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op.22
RAVEL La valse
*Program subject to change
Special thanks to Luca Music, Sara Meirowitz and Dan Herchenroether for their generous gifts in support of this concert.
Please view our health and safety policy for all indoor concerts HERE before purchasing tickets.
** Tickets On-Sale February 15th at 10 AM **